Wisdom teeth are the last to grow, but they start to deteriorate first. Most of the problems associated with the growth of these molars are due to the inferior development of the human jaws. The outer teeth simply do not have enough space, so they begin to grow in the wrong direction or inside the gums. In this case, a person begins to suffer from severe pain, radiating to the temples, throat and even the back of the head.
Many people endure discomfort, postponing a visit to the dentist, but in no case should this be done, since ignoring the problem is fraught with serious complications. Let's see: what to do if a wisdom tooth hurts, and what symptoms should alert?
Growth Features
Oddly enough, the process of tooth development in all people is absolutely identical. Their formation begins in the period of intrauterine development. Wisdom teeth are the outermost molars on each side of the jaw. They are also called "eights" because they are the eighth inaccount from the middle of the dentition.
Wisdom teeth are formed much later than others. First, they develop inside the gums, this process lasts until puberty. Then they remain inside the gums for several years, and after the patient reaches the age of sixteen, they "get out" outside.
During eruption, the root of the tooth is not yet fully formed, it develops for another 3-4 years. A full-fledged tooth "eight" becomes about 25 years old.
True, in some people they do not initially form, but, according to doctors, this is rather a deviation from the norm, which is extremely rare.
How are figure eights different from other teeth? There are several key features:
- "Eights" are not dairy: during growth, they pierce bone tissue. This is why wisdom teeth hurt.
- Can have 5 roots, so removing them is a complete dental operation.
- After removing the "eights", the temperature rises and fever appears. This indicates the special role of wisdom teeth. Because of their removal, the patient experiences more stress than when pulling out other teeth.
- They come out only in adulthood - between 16 and 40 years old.
- Grow quite a long time. So much time does not develop any other tooth. It is formed for 20 years in the gum and the same amount can erupt. The growth of the wisdom tooth occurs periodically.
Usually the development of the "eights" is accompanied by problems. With the normal growth of the wisdom tooth, no pathologies appear, but violations are possible with improper development of the molar.
Causes of problems
Why does it hurt when a wisdom tooth erupts? The reason lies in the internal pathologies and the size of the jaw. The most common diseases that lead to impaired molar growth:
- unbalanced diet;
- inflammatory processes in the body;
- dysbacteriosis;
- narrow jaw, lack of space is normal for all modern people;
- uncomfortable position for full cleaning - this is where caries often develops;
- calcium deficiency leading to brittle teeth.
Adult people most often have hidden inflammation and dysbacteriosis, which become the causes of complications at the time of the eruption of the G8.
How does a wisdom tooth fit?
The wisdom tooth grows, often causing pain and inflammation. Very rarely, this process goes unnoticed, without bringing discomfort.
In addition, pathological eruption leads to the development of complications and entails inflammation of the tissues nearby. Everyone says that the wisdom tooth hurts, but in fact the pain covers the gums and jaw.
The soreness that accompanies the eruption of a molar is a sign of an inflammatory process. Usually people complain about:
- facial swelling;
- severe pain syndrome;
- redness in the areacheekbones;
- increased body temperature.
Inflammation can affect neighboring tissues and organs. That is why a person may experience pain in the throat, head, ears. In addition, submandibular lymph nodes may become inflamed. This is how wisdom teeth fit in.
Inflammation of the gums and root always provokes pain. A person experiences pain both at the moment when the wisdom tooth grows, and when it is just beginning to erupt.
Associated Issues
How does a wisdom tooth fit? Most often this process goes wrong, resulting in pain and inflammation:
- Impacted figure eight - a crown that has not erupted. In some cases, it remains in the gum for several years and does not cause discomfort. And sometimes, on the contrary, it puts pressure on neighboring tissues and leads to the development of an inflammatory process. In other words, retination is normal and pathological. The cause of the pathology is the incorrect formation of teeth during fetal development, endocrine diseases and dental problems.
- Tilting of the developing tooth. Dentists distinguish several types of pathology: medial inclination - towards the adjacent tooth, distal - in the direction of the oral cavity, buccal and lingual. The buccal and medial tilts are considered the most painful. In the latter case, the molar puts pressure on the adjacent tooth and shifts the entire dentition. Buccal tilt damages the cheek.
Tissue inflammation, or pericoronitis of the wisdom tooth. It is formed with prolonged damage and pressure of the developing molar. Against the background of difficult eruption, a "hood" appears on the gum, which covers the figure eight. Under this fold, bacteria and food particles penetrate, which provoke the development of inflammation - pericoronitis of the wisdom tooth. Gradually, aching severe pain, redness, and swelling appear
Trigeminal neuralgia. In some cases, the "eight" touches one of the branches of the facial nerve. In this case, severe pain occurs that spreads to the entire face: it seems to the patient that the head, ears or even the throat hurt, but in fact the wisdom tooth is to blame
The age and time of eruption is determined by genetic characteristics, and how many "eights" erupted in a person depends on the way of life and state of he alth. To prevent problems in adulthood, your child should be given solid foods every day, such as carrots, apples, or cabbage.
What to do?
There are only two ways to treat a wisdom tooth:
- conservative therapy - reduction of pain, relief of inflammation, elimination of swelling and pain;
- surgical removal - complete tearing out of the "eight" along with the root.
When choosing the appropriate treatment, consult your dentist to determine the cause of the pain. Are wisdom teeth necessary? Anythere is really no need for these molars, but the decision to remove teeth is made on a case-by-case basis. If the tooth grows vertically, then the pain can be completely eliminated by conservative methods. But if the "eight" has gone aside, then it is unlikely that it will be possible to do without surgical intervention.
Let's continue. To make an accurate diagnosis, an x-ray of the part of the jaw where the gums are inflamed is needed. The picture will show how the tooth is placed inside the gum, how much it deviated to the side. It is the X-ray that makes it possible to decide whether to remove the "eight" or treat it in another way.
When removal is required
Surgery is required in these situations:
- tooth tilted;
- molar puts pressure on adjacent teeth and oral organs;
- there is purulent inflammation;
- a cyst was found on the roots;
- roots cannot be reached due to their location;
- presence of cavities;
- development of sinusitis due to inflammation of the upper teeth.
Sometimes it is not necessary to remove a wisdom tooth:
- In the absence of neighboring teeth. In such a situation, the removal of the "eight" will lead to the fact that the person simply does not have chewing crowns left. As a result, the patient will need expensive implantation or prosthetics.
- The presence of a he althy root in the figure eight. Even with a destroyed top, a he althy root can becomea good base for a prosthesis.
- Molar positioned for healing.
How the deletion works
Those who decide to undergo this procedure will certainly be interested to know exactly how it goes. There's really nothing wrong with that.
- First of all, a comprehensive examination is carried out: an x-ray or a visiogram is taken, the presence of other diseases is determined. The doctor needs all the information about your state of he alth - it is possible that you have diseases that affect blood clotting or the speed of wound healing. Every detail is very important.
- G8 removal begins with anesthesia.
- The dentist moves the gum with special tools, turns the molar a little and removes it.
- If the tooth is destroyed and only the root needs to be removed, several incisions are made in the gum, which are then sutured.
- After the operation, the hole is tightened for about 2 weeks. The gum heals within 3-4 months.
What to do if your wisdom tooth hurts
How to get rid of discomfort? If a wisdom tooth grows and the gum hurts, you should immediately contact your dentist. Believe me, this is the best thing you can do. It is not worth enduring pain before a visit to the doctor. For acute pain, you can take a pain reliever or rinse your mouth every few hours.
For rinsing you can use:
- Soda solution. Dissolve in teaspoon of s alt and baking soda in a glass of warm water, gargle every hour or two.
- Pharmacy antiseptic. The solution of "Eludril", "Miramistin" and "Chlorhexidine" perfectly copes with pain during teething of wisdom teeth. These drugs are sold in all pharmacies.
- Decoctions of sage, oak bark or chamomile. Pour 4 tablespoons of the selected collection with a liter of boiling water, let the product brew for an hour, strain and rinse your mouth every hour.
- Alcohol solution of propolis. Take 10-15 drops of tincture in a glass of water.
These simple and affordable remedies cope well with edema and have a bactericidal effect. In addition, herbal tinctures and decoctions have an astringent effect and prevent suppuration in the oral cavity.
Painkillers
If a wisdom tooth grows and the gum hurts, it is wise to resort to the help of a home first aid kit - you will surely find suitable remedies in it. True, we should not forget that these drugs only temporarily stop the symptoms, and do not solve the problem completely. So it’s still not worth postponing a trip to the dentist:
- Analgesics of systemic action. You can take a tablet of "Analgin", "Ketanov", "Etoricoxib", "Nurofen" and their analogues. The analgesic effect of these drugs will last for two hours. In some cases, analgesics are powerless, but it is impossible to increase the recommended dosage.
- Anti-inflammatorymedicines. Depending on how the wisdom tooth climbs, effective preparations are also selected. So, if you have a fever and a fever, it is advisable to take an anti-inflammatory drug, for example, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. They have an analgesic effect and lower the temperature.
- Local gels and ointments. You can use tools that have a wound healing and antibacterial effect. For example, they well eliminate soreness when teething "Metrogil Denta", "Kamistad", "Kholisal". After applying such funds to the gums, sensitivity completely disappears for 2-3 hours. Instead of gels and ointments, you can also use the Angilex pain reliever spray.
Attention! Do not take antibiotics without the recommendation of a specialist.
Alternative remedies
Folk recipes effectively cope with problems with the growth of wisdom teeth. These funds are especially relevant for pregnant women who are prohibited from taking any medications.
- Decoction of turnips. Pour 3 tablespoons of grated vegetable with two glasses of water and put on the stove. Simmer for 15 minutes, cool and rinse your mouth several times a day.
- Decoction of pine branches and cones. Boil the ingredients for 15 minutes. Chilled infusion, use for rinsing the mouth.
- Onion peel. Another remedy that has an excellent analgesic effect. To prepare the medicine, pourhusk with 5 onions a liter of hot water. Let it sit for an hour, then use as a rinse.
Probable Consequences
Those who do not go to the dentist on time run the risk of unpleasant complications. A wisdom tooth during its growth can lead to a number of complications.
- The advanced form of pericoronitis and the incorrect growth of the "eight" can lead to deformation of the entire dentition and malocclusion.
- Puffiness can be so strong that everything that happens inside the oral cavity is reflected on the face - sometimes a person cannot open his mouth. Many patients complain of pain in the submandibular lymph nodes.
- Any inflammatory process tends to actively progress. Over time, pus and bacterial infection get under the gum and affect deep tissues. This process is fraught with sepsis, the consequences of which can be unpredictable. Even death is not ruled out.
In the zone of increased risk are people with a weakened immune system, exhausted by various diseases. In such cases, it is impossible to postpone a visit to the dentist, since the possible complications are much worse than the simple removal of a wisdom tooth.
